Shuttle from Santa Catalina to David

$35 per personShared A/C van300 kmHotel pickup on request

✓ No payment now — we confirm your seat and pickup time by WhatsApp

Departures & pickup

  • Departure time: coordinated per group — we confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp the day before. Morning departures are the norm on this long leg.
  • Pickup: at your hotel or hostel in Santa Catalina on request, or an agreed central meeting point.
  • Drop-off: David — center or your accommodation.
  • Includes: air-conditioned van, room for regular luggage, and a rest stop on the way.

About this route

David is western Panama’s hub: the regional airport with daily flights to Panama City, the big supermarkets, and the onward buses into Chiriquí. This leg is the practical exit from Santa Catalina when you are flying out of Enrique Malek or continuing toward the Costa Rican border at Paso Canoas.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to pay online to reserve?

No. You reserve by WhatsApp or the form on our home page, and we confirm your seat with no advance payment.

What time does the shuttle leave Santa Catalina?

Departure times are coordinated per group, so they vary by day. We confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp the day before travel.

Does this connect with flights at David airport?

Yes — send us your flight number when you book and we schedule around it.

Can I bring a surfboard or extra luggage?

Usually yes — tell us the sizes when you book so we confirm the space in the van.

Is this shuttle direct?

One vehicle for the road leg, with a rest stop on longer runs. No terminal changes or bus transfers.

Return & related routes

David → Santa Catalina

$35 · the return leg

Santa Catalina → Boquete

$35 · from the same origin

Santa Catalina → Bocas del Toro

$70 · from the same origin

Coiba National Park day tour

from Santa Catalina · snorkeling & wildlife
$35per person
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